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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Twain noted in chapter 19, how much product did the sugar plantations of Kona yield compared to Louisiana?
(a) Much less.
(b) Slightly more.
(c) Much more.
(d) Slightly less.

2. How did Twain respond to Mr. Brown's criticism of his omission of Hawaii's negative aspects?
(a) He claimed that he never observed the negative aspects of Hawaii.
(b) He wrote about Mr. Brown's pessimism.
(c) He expressed his plans to discuss them in fuiture letters.
(d) He dismissed them as trifles not worh mentioning.

3. Which months of 1866 were Twain's Letters from Hawaii written in?
(a) Between June and December.
(b) Between March and October.
(c) Between February and September.
(d) Between April and November.

4. What were the women that Twain saw by the temple wearing in chapter 21?
(a) Beads and skirts.
(b) Dresses.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Feathers.

5. What condition was Twain in after his trip to Hawaii, while writing his letter in chapter 14?
(a) Tired.
(b) Excited.
(c) Sick.
(d) Inspired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the information provided in chapter 12, how many parts were there to the Hawaiian government?

2. As Twain explained in chapter 8, why did white people remain indoors before the laws were formed in the Saturday market?

3. How did the captain of the schooner respond to Twain's constant complaints during the voyage in chapter 18?

4. What did Twain observe when he was on the deck in chapter 18?

5. How many times was the judgment against Charlton reviewed and upheld in British courts?

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